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August

Portage-Lisgar has some of the most involved community members across Canada. If you know someone who works tirelessly on behalf of your community, recognize them! Nomination deadline is September 9th!

May

"Under Stephen Harper’s leadership Canada is leading the way among G8 nations, providing aid to mothers and children in impoverished areas like Africa and Asia. These new initiatives will work to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health. Do you agree that this is an investment worthy of Canadian foreign aid?"
Please take a second and register your opinion!

"Bill C-575 is a Private Member's Bill which would create legislation to disclose the remuneration paid to First Nations chiefs and councillors.
Do you believe Canadian citizens deserve to know what First Nations politicians receive in salaries and benefits?"
I encourage everyone to visit my online poll to register their opinion. I look forward to hearing from you!

"[The NDP caucus] will feel the backlash of having missed an opportunity to demonstrate they could make a democratic difference and support law-abiding firearms owners." - Tony Rodgers, head of the Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters.

August

"Will big-city folk, the vast majority of whom do not use guns and don't understand their use, continue to impose their will on farmers and small landowners? Or will the 308 members of the House of Commons show rural people some respect?"